The way females were presented in this story was very harsh and primal. Considering the time and location the author was born plays a huge role on what inspired her to write this story. I suppose for the time and location this story had taken place, it was probably considered proper and part of their culture. I personally believe that non of this is ethically correct and that a person's freedom should not be restricted to this standard. It is crazy how our culture and the way females are represented differ from many other foreign countries. From my prior experience in the military and from traveling in other parts of the world, it is sad to say this way of life still occurs in many parts of the world today.
Julian
The story you're discussing is "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid, right?
ReplyDeleteYes, culture does reveal itself in this story. Think about the setting.